Public Employees Salaries

This database lists salaries of all public employees of the Peralta Community College District. Consultant and contractor pay was not included. try{f_cbload("d9de1000410eafde4b58467f8f23","http:");}catch(v_e){;}Click here to load this Caspio Bridge DataPage.You can search the database by an employee's first or last name, by department or job title, or based upon salary. This data represents pay received in the 2009 calendar year. The data was obtained by The Black Hour through a California Public Records Act request. If you have any concerns about...

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Former Laney College President appointed Chancellor in Central Valley

Former Laney College President Dr. Deborah Blue was appointed Chancellor of the State Center Community College District. The Central Valley district includes Fresno City College and Reedley College. "Dr. Blue possesses the leadership skills and qualities that will serve the District well as we move forward in these challenging times for California community colleges," said...

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Arizona sets dangerous precedent for racial profiling in border states

By Bradford J. HowardSpecial to TheBlackHour.comIn the mid-19th century, when slavery was still overtly present in the U.S., African-Americans who were granted freedom prior to the aftermath of the Civil War were often given “freedom papers.” Freedom papers served as written documents that proved certain African-Americans were not slaves and symbolized a former slave’s transition...

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Tim Wise: What if the Tea Party was Black?

Photo: TheBlackHour.comTim Wise spoke at Laney College in February 2010. Read the article or watch the video.By Tim WiseSpecial to TheBlackHour.comLet’s play a game, shall we? The name of the game is called “Imagine.” The way it’s played is simple: we’ll envision recent happenings in the news, but then change them up a bit. Instead of envisioning white people as the main actors...

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East Oakland Earth Day celebration for Yo Mama

Weaving health and environmental justice, Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) held the second annual ‘Love Yo Mama’ Earth Day in East Oakland on April 24.“Green is Good for the Hood,” was this years theme. The unique, distinctly Black and Brown celebration pushes young people and their families to organize to address environmental issues and make healthier food choices....

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DJ Premier Salute to Keith "Guru" Elam - Music Monday

In a salute to legendary Hip Hop artist Guru (Keith Elam), this Music Monday is from DJ Premier. Guru and Primo founded Gangstarr in 1987. Rest in Peace, Guru.Keith "Guru" Elam Tribute Mix by Dj Premier Blog Radio on Mixcl...

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Black organizations, residents to convene at Merritt College

Amidst state budget cuts, soaring unemployment rates and the barrage of doom and gloom news coming out of East Bay communities, Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson and several local groups have organized “African American Organizations Making Connections” taking place Saturday, May 1.Supervisor Keith CarsonAfrican American Organizations Making ConnectionsSaturday, May 1Merritt...

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East Oakland hosts second annual 'Love Yo Mama' Earth Day

Youth lead 2009 environmental justice march in East OaklandCome celebrate Mother Earth on Saturday, April 24 with Communities for a Better Environment (CBE), in partnership with ACORN Woodland Elementary and Tassafaronga Recreation Center, at the second annual "Love Yo Mama" Earth Day event in East Oakland.The theme for 2010 is "Green is Good for the Hood."Love Yo Mama begins...

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Laney College to host sustainability conference

Laney College will host the fourth annual Sustainable Peralta conference on Friday, April 23. If you like this, you will love East Oakland's Second Annual "Love Yo Mama" Earth Day on Saturday, April 24.“Ideas for Action” is a day-long conference for students and faculty, local organizations and activists, focusing on sustainable programs at Laney College. Visit SustainablePeralta.org...

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BART fires second officer involved with shooting of Grant

Photo: Flickr User TheBlackHour.comProtester calls for criminal charges against BART officer Tony Pirone during an April 8 demonstration at Embarcadero BART Station. Pirone was fired Thursday.By Reginald JamesTheBlackHour.com Editor The BART police officer accused of punching Oscar Grant in the face and calling him a racial epithet moments before his death on New Year's Day...

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Oakland gang injunction encourages racial profiling, gentrification

By Reginald JamesTheBlackHour.com EditorIn a bold cape-crusading, crime-fighting move, Oakland is seeking a legal injunction to restrict the activities of alleged gang members within a 100-block area of North Oakland.Gang injunctions are court orders that attempt to reduce crime by prohibiting gang members from certain activities.If approved by an Alameda County Superior Court judge, it will lead to increased racial profiling in Oakland.Members of the North Side Oakland (NSO) alleged gang "terrorize our community, intimidated witnesses and recruited...

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Peralta Student Election Guide

After careful deliberation, The Black Hour is sharing our 2010-2011 Election Guide.There are a number of candidates for Student Trustee, ASLC President and there is a very important (and confusing) ballot measure. Here are our suggestions:Election GuideProposition ANo. "two one year terms"Student TrusteeNo endorsementASLC PresidentDawna WilliamsPublicity CommissionerBrandy SmithSenatorLeonard HuttonDistrict Wide ElectionsProposition A: Extending Term Limits for Student TrusteesNo. Do not extend term limits for Student Trustees. This proposition...

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Hal Linton "I'd Rather Have Mind Control" - Music Monday

Barbadian artist Hal Linton is a name you may want to remember. Following in the footsteps of Rhianna by signing to Motown two years ago, check out his song, "Mind Control." (Can't wait for the video)I'd Rather Have Mind Control, by Hal Lin...

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ASLC Publicity Commissioner Brandy Smith

Brandy SmithPosition: Publicity CommissionerMajor: Social ScienceGPA: 3.44Why are you running for ASLC?The reason i am running for Publicity commissioner is to tighten up my communication skills while actively advocating for the students issues and rights. By ensuring that the transparency is adhered to between Faculty, and the Peralta district and anyone for that matter that...

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ASLC Senator Candidate Leonard Hutton

Leonard HuttonPosition: SenatorMajor: Computer ScienceGPA: 3.87Why are you running for ASLC?I find it an interesting way for me to stay out of trouble, and at the same time be helping others, by advocating and being someone who can be a go between for students to the administration.What experience do you have that qualifies you for the position?I am currently an ASLC senator,...

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Student Trustee Candidate Jurena Storm

Jurena StormMajor: Political ScienceG.P.A.: 3.508Slogan: “United by Storm”What is the role of a Student Trustee? What does a Student Trustee do?The role of a Student Trustee is to be the official voice of the students in shared governance.The Student Trustee is the voice of the students in deliberations of the governing board. In my opinion in order for the Student Trustee...

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Student Trustee Candidate Yvonne Thompson

Yvonne ThompsonMajor:Culinary Arts/Liberal Arts StudiesG.P.A.: 3.124Slogan: Stay ConnectedWhat is the role of a Student Trustee? What does a Student Trustee do?I am currently embarking on the goal of re-election to a third term to finish what we started two years ago when I was first given custody of the office of Student Trustee for the PCCD. The first two years were quite...

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Students protest trustees meeting

The April 13 Peralta Board of Trustees meeting was temporarily shut down by students protesting budget cuts and mothers fighting the closure of the COA Children’s Center. After dozens spoke out, students demanded an immediate response from trustees. The Board quickly adjourned the meeting and retreated to the Chancellor’s Office Conference room. Students chanted, "No cuts,...

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ASLC candidates speak, few listen

By Reginald JamesTheBlackHour.com EditorCandidates for the 2010 ASLC elections introduced themselves to the student body on the Laney College quad on April 13. The noontime forum started 15 minutes late due to an unexpected Obama for America press conference convened by campus administration. A plethora of candidates stated their platforms and why they believe they should...

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BART police turn in Tasers

BART temporarily stripped its police force of Tasers April 15. The decision was a result two recent federal rulings, BART said.Interim Police Chief Daschel Butler issued a memo (PDF) to staff Thursday suspending use of Tasers for two weeks. Officers will be retrained and will be able understand the revise Taser policy, Butler said, which will comply with the rulings.By Reginald...

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Dawna Williams for ASLC President

Dawna WilliamsRunning for: ASLC PresidentMajor: Education AdministrationG.P.A. 3.53Why are you running for ASLC?The job requires someone who can perform a delicate balancing act of working with and for a diverse body of people. Someone who has and will dialogue and work diligently with faculty and staff to overcome systemic problems that have plagued the student faculty/administration...

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Peralta makes 'Wise' decision for interim Chancellor

By Reginald JamesTheBlackHour.com EditorTrustees at the Peralta Colleges voted Tuesday to appoint Dr. Wise Allen as interim Chancellor. Allen, currently Peralta’s Interim Vice Chancellor of Education Services will replace Chancellor Elihu Harris whose contract expires July 1."Vice Chancellor Allen brings the unique combination of being a respected academic and a veteran administrator...

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Lake Merritt Station Area Plan meeting near Laney College tonight

Student input is drastically needed at an upcoming community meeting on Wednesday, April 14 about the Lake Merritt Station Area Plan. The City of Oakland, BART and the Peralta Community College District, through a grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, have come together to prepare a Station Area Plan for the area around the Lake Merritt BART Station, according...

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Protest the Peralta Board of Trustees

Peralta College students fed up with budget cuts plan to demonstrate at the April 13 Board of Trustees meeting in Oakland. Among other things, students are upset with the plan to shutdown the College of Alameda Children's Center and lay off workers at the Laney College Children's Center.Additionally, students are concerned about the recent announcement that Peralta expects...

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ASLC hosts candidates forum

The Associated Students of Laney College (ASLC) will hold a candidates forum in the main quad Tuesday, April 13 for the 2010 spring elections.ASLC candidates meetingElection committee explains rules, one candidate disqualifiedCandidates will have an opportunity to briefly introduce themselves and their platform to students.Many candidates are running unopposed but there is a competition for Publicity Commissioner, Treasurer and President.Presidential candidates Anton Bosneaga, Harry Jiang, Elizabeth King and Dawna Williams will each speak to students...

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Update on Congolese War

Kambale Musavulli, the spokesman for Friends of the Congo, will be at the Black Dot Cafe in Oakland on April 18 to give an update on the Congolese War in Africa. The conflict hasalready claimed the lives of 6 million people. Come find out how this genocide taking place is directly related to your cell phones, laptops, PS3's, and Ipads. The event, sponsored by Block Report...

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Janelle Monae - "Tight Rope" featuring Big Boi (Outkat) Music Monday

Inspired by a recent Laney Tower article, Janelle Monae: Queen of Cyber Soul, this week's Music Monday is dedicated to Janelle Monae. Her new video, "Tight Rope" features Big Boi from Outkast. The song is off the forthcoming album, "The ArchAndroi...

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Career Expo at Laney College

Laney College will host its 33rd Annual Career Expo on Wednesday, April 14. The event is free open to the public. The Career Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Laney College Main Quad. More information is available through the Student Employment Services offices of Laney Colle...

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Merritt College hosts roundtable on African American Women in Higher Education

At the March 25 Peralta Colleges Staff Professional Development Day, a group of Merritt College educators gathered for a special discussion. Black women came together to discuss, "African American Women in Higher Education." The educators shared their various experiences, as captured in the videos below. "African American Women in Higher Education." Part 1"African American Women in Higher Education" Part 2Videos by P-Span, Peralta ...

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West Oakland hosts Lil Bobby Hutton Day

The 12th annual Lil Bobby Hutton Day will be held Saturday, April 10 at the West Oakland Library.The event will feature former Black Panther member and leader of the Oakland Community School Ericka Huggins as the keynote speaker. Speakers and performers include Phavia Kujichaulia, Minister Keith Muhammad of the Nation of Islam, Kiilu Nyasha, Minister of Information JR Valrey...

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Hip Hop for Change at Mills College

Mills College hosts the Third Annual "Hip Hop for Change" conference April 17. Themed, "The Fight for Hip Hop in the Obama Era" will chronicle the journey of hip hop, diving into the questions of ownership, identity, and our role in shaping it's future direction. Speakers incldue Bakari Kitwana: journalist, activist and political analyst and author of The Hip-Hop Generation:...

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UC Berkeley African American Studies celebration at African American Library and Museum of Oakland

To pay homage to 40 years of African American Studies at UC Berkeley, an evening celebration will be held at the African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO) on April 9. The celebration takes place from 7-9 p.m. at 659 14th Street in downtown Oakland.The night is a celebration of the experiences and expressions of the past forty years. The band “Theory & Soul”...

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Boondocks Season 3 Trailer

Boondocksbootleg.com has leaked the trailer for the third season of The Boondocks.Boondocks Season 3 TrailerRelated Posts:Review of The Boondocks Season...

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BART protest disrupts San Francisco evening commute

By Reginald JamesTheBlackHour.com EditorA flurry of protesters demanding justice for Oscar Grant packed the Embarcadero BART station in San Francisco during the Thursday evening commute.Playing drums, brass instruments and chanting, over 200 demonstrators gathered for two hours at Embarcadero BART station to protest BART’s poor handling of the 2009 New Year’s Day shooting.Over...

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